An excellent introduction to dance styles with just a touch of chromaticism to spice things up a bit. The sultry sounds of the tango come through loud and clear for a pleasant and unique change of pace to

A traditional carol with a distinctly nontraditional approach! The familiar carol is combined with some old-time fiddling figures in the comfortable key of D major. Easy parts for violin, viola, and cello

A treatment of the African American spiritual The Gospel Train, also known as Get on Board, is a great opportunity for young players to be exposed to the spiritual form in a different

When you need a Grade 1 or 2 march that absolutely must work, you naturally turn to one of the best writers for young players of all time. Everyone knows the tune to America, and this will make an

A classic Americana sound featuring a patriotic original theme, nice colorings, comfortable ranges, great percussion writing, and technical yet very playable woodwind lines. This also provides a great

Arkansas Otter is a hornpipe imitative of the graceful swimming of an otter. The bowing challenges will be the principal focus, and the arrangement includes a familiar fiddle tune.

Originally for SATB chorus and piano, Ave Verum has been arranged for string orchestra. The mature and beautiful music set in G major requires the upper strings to mix high and low twos with the

An exciting work for younger performers, Battle Scene uses three mallet players and three non-pitched percussionists to weave a description of an imaginary battle. Two-mallet playing is

This clever work is an E minor romp using two-note slurs with a variety of other articulations. It also highlights use of the fourth finger and uses some second position for the cello section.

With the fun addition of "woofs" and percussion to spell out B-I-N-G-O, this arrangement strengthens the counting and note-reading skills of your beginning ensemble.

From the pen of Aric Branchfield comes this exotic and exciting work that conveys the drama of the high seas in the days of pirates and buccaneers. It is just the work to capture the imaginations and

A tuneful delight to the ear with a satisfying array of teaching points for the conductor. It makes a superb concert or festival selection, at home in any place in a program. Sure to become a

This work vividly captures the feel of the cold wind in your face as you careen down the bobsled course. The magic of winter is evident in this captivating work, with some mild technical challenges such as

Jazz is a uniquely American art form, and this is the perfect vehicle for introducing it to your young band. With few technical problems, this work will allow them to swing like the pros. Don't neglect to

Based on the Brazilian baiao rhythm, this work serves to reinforce the difference between the high two and low two fingering patterns (the first on the D string and the second on the A string). It is a

Christmas isn't just about snow, sleighs, and mistletoe. It's Christmas everywhere - so if you're tired of the cold and snow, head for the warm sunny beaches of the Caribbean islands. This year, celebrate